Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 PM)
- Water level
- 396.82 ft
- Tide
- 0.722 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8772471 — Freeport Harbor · 12.9 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Brazos River
Updated 30 min agoSource: USGS station 08097000 — Cow Bayou at FM 2643 nr Mooreville, TX · 4 mi from Brazos River
Launch Light & Moon — July 13
local timeNew Moon (3% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Brazos River
| Location | Lake Jackson, Texas |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Brazos River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.031600, -95.476800 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Brazoria County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Brazos River is a public boat launch providing access to Brazos River in Lake Jackson, Texas at coordinates 29.03160, -95.47680. Data published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TX TPWD).
Brazos River is a public boat launch on Brazos River in Lake Jackson, Brazoria County, Texas. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brazos River
Is Brazos River free to use?
Yes, Brazos River is a public boat launch with free access in Lake Jackson, Texas.
What water does Brazos River access?
Brazos River provides boat launch access to Brazos River in Lake Jackson, Texas.
How do I get to Brazos River?
Brazos River is located at coordinates 29.031600, -95.476800 in Lake Jackson, Texas. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Brazos River includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.